Question from Ethel I found a shower/tub hose that I would like to purchase but am questioning the materials its made of. Each hose is vinyl and has a styrene head and a rubber connector. Are these materials safe? Would chemicals leach into the water when using this...

Question from Jane Could you advise me about finishes for wood floors? Our home has hardwood flooring throughout, so we're having old wall-to-wall carpeting removed. Trouble is, our workman, who is reliable, skilled and good-natured, has told me we'll need to "apply...

Question from JG Do you know anything about the plastic dentists use to seal kids teeth? I heard that some dentists are using BPA free sealants. Are the others safe? Debra's Answer Oh this is smart...just paint plastic on your kid's teeth to prevent cavities. No. BPA...

Question from Mary G. Hello Debra, Someone please tell me...What is Imitation Crab Meat (what is it made from)??? Thank you!Mary G. Debra's Answer Here is an answer from Ask Yahoo!. Just eat the fish itself. We don't need more sugar, sorbitol, wheat, soybean oil, and...

Question from APril Hi Debra, Do you know of anything "safe" to give children for sinus, coughing, snotty noses, sore throat, ear infections, etc? I don't know if my son has allergies or a cold right now but he's super snotty and I don't want it to turn into an ear...

Question from cal 1. Many long lived women swear by the effectiveness of Fels Naptha, which some online sources indicate contains solvents and/or petroleum distillates. Can you confirm or expand on this? I am committed to using cleaners that biodegrade fully, timely...

Question from Jennifer Hi, Given that fresh, local and organically grown veggies should be my number one choice and usually are, when I have to choose between canned or frozen in a plastic bag, wouldn't the frozen be healther due to less exposure to the plastic of the...

Question from Jennifer Hi, I am upgrading my cookware and have bought some anodized aluminum pans. The set came with black nylon spoons, spatulas etc. and I am wondering how safe it is to cook with those utensils. I have another set of these types of tools from...

Question from NANCY HAAST I live in southwest florida and have green algae growing on my pool screen and roof every year. I do not want to use chlorine, and would appreciate any suggestion on a safe product to use to kill this algae. Thanks so much for any...

Question from Sandy I am having difficulty finding a safe automobile. The new ones are offgasing too much and make me sick. Used ones at dealers have been detailed and whatever cleaner they use cause me breathing problems. Used ones for sale by private parties all...